James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.15 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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What is James Hardie Industries 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

James Hardie Industries FRA:JHA -3.13% 72 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:JHA with a GF Score™ of 72/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-20), James Hardie Industries's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.15.

James Hardie Industries  (FRA:JHA) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.

James Hardie Industries 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

FRA:JHA vs EXP, KNF, USLM: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, James Hardie Industries's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

James Hardie Industries 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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James Hardie Industries 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.15 mean?
James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.15 as of Aug. 20, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for James Hardie Industries and its competitors.
Is James Hardie Industries' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
James Hardie Industries' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.15. Overall, James Hardie Industries has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Hardie Industries' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to EXP and KNF?
James Hardie Industries' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.15 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Building Materials company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for James Hardie Industries and its competitors. James Hardie Industries's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Hardie Industries stock overvalued right now?
James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA) has a current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.15. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.15. James Hardie Industries' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

James Hardie Industries Business Description

Address Upper Hatch Street, 1st Floor, Block A, One Park Place, Dublin, IRL, D02 FD79
James Hardie is a manufacturer of fiber cement-based building products, selling primarily to the residential construction industry. North America is the primary geography, generating about 80% of group earnings. Here, it is the largest manufacturer of fiber cement, which is mainly used for exterior siding on houses. Following the Azek acquisition in 2025, it also produces wooden composite decking materials, siding trims, and accessories for outdoor areas including stair and deck railing. Businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, make up the rest of earnings.
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